UMAN, a circle of the Russian government of Kiev, extending in north latitude from 48° 25' to 49° 9', and in east longitude from 29° 40' to 30° 41'. It is separated from Cherson by the river Senuska. It has little wood, but extensive steppes, producing, when cultivated, good crops of corn. The capital is of the same name, situated on the river Umanka. It is surrounded with walls, which furnish good promenades, contains a magnificent palace belonging to Count Potocki, one Catholic and three Greek churches, 440 houses, and 3300 inhabitants. It is 1020 miles from St Petersburg. Long. 29. 51. E. Lat. 48. 43. N.